4Rm Renovation Journey

[dien 1]

Hi all,

It's been awhile reading through posts/discussions and informations that relates on shelter over our heads.

So i guess i too would like to share my journey..

This is my 3rd house and i think probably will be the final one till i retire.

Most of the quotations from ID/Contractor is pretty competitive with this and that packages.

As for my 4rm resale flat, an average of $50k and above are just basic reno.

All of us have our dream home design theme BUT that comes with a price tag.

Not much resources or samples that i can refer for 4rm resale flat. Time is kinda tight

as i'm doing contra. So die die have to move out by eve of Christmas this year.

I've got a few quotes, some from RenoTalk, a friend whom decided to start renovation company and

those reno contractor shops at hdb areas. At least an average of $45K for a resale 4rm renovation.

These of course just not finalise and they yet to see the conditions of the house, which i think its a nightmare.

As my 1st appointment at HDB is somewhere last Sept, we came across RenoTalk roadshow

at HDB hub. A few of the IDs' have pretty good offer. So me and my wife decided to check one

of the IDs' for their Kitchen promo. Not bad of a deal 10ft top/bottom with Free Aerogas Hob Hood and Sink at $2,688.

As we decided to took up the kitchen promo, we might as well get them for the entire renovation.

So the journey begins..

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Floor Plan

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these are the current state of the house.

Everything need to be hack/plaster and seal the entire house.

Except that the living room and the 3 rooms i decided to overlay laminate tiles

in order to save costs.

[dien 1]

Just to highlight homeowners, do check on quoatations given though price is attractive.

For example : Supply labour and install...etc.This somewhat did not include materials.

It should be Supply labour, materials and install. Thus minus off the materials,

price will be more attractive. Unless materials would be under separate cost.

Note to myself.

Edited November 4, 2015 by dien

[dien 1]

As my budget is $30k, i try myself to control on things that are not necessary.

However reading forums, magazines, getting ideas from posts photos...just too much poisons.

Good thing is my ID will work out something within budget but in reality, resale 4room min

not possible to achieve $30k on current conditions

Have the dream to have theme like French Style / Scadinavian / Traditional European.

But i think and think $30k where got enough! Can fly kite...

So i decided to follow the flow of what my budget can do...

Along the way i will try to share of any price changes and the things i bought.

Edited November 4, 2015 by dien

[dien 1]

Final layout of the floor plan.

I make my kitchen smaller to give way to dining area. The floor have to elevate the

same height as the living room. I guess this concept is quite common for standard layout.

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Went shopping with the ID at Haffary to choose tiles.

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Bought the same lights as my ID showroom.

Average price saw from some of the lighting stores is at $200plus.

Also bought other lights for the kitchen, bedroom and toilets.

Manage to get at Hoe Kee (Tanjong Katong Complex next to First Lady) at $198.

The 3 bedroom lights are LED with control at $148 each x 3.

Kitchen Light at $48 x 1.

Toilets Light at $35 x 2.

In total $760 nett.

Ask to round off at $700 and the boss agreed

Edited November 4, 2015 by dien

[dien 1]

Laminate Floor Tiles : Lime Oak

Goodrich Wallpaper for Living room and Dining area

[dien 1]

Goodday All,

The moment that I've been waiting for after back and forth with ID on the look that we could have

within our budget. ' The drawings'!

Drawings credit to 96 Degree Designers for copyright usage.

Edited November 5, 2015 by dien

[dien 1]

From the period of 1999 - 2005, I've travelled afew days to Melbourne,Sydney and Brisbane.

Staying at Hotel and Apartment due to work and I wanted that kind of tourist feel/hotel/apartment look.

As such the living room and dining, I decided to have an 'Evergreen Wallcoverings' and it works..

However, drawings and reality wont be the same.

Though there's some changes to be made..

stay tune.

[dien 1]

^{Goodday all,}

^{Any reviews on Air Cooler on any particular brand?}

^{Was thinking of getting Sona.}

^TIA

Edited November 6, 2015 by dien

[dien 1]

Interior Designing & Serivce Includes:

*Design Concept & Budget Consultation

* Soft-Furnishing Consulation

*Space Planning & Layout Plan Proposal

*Computer Design Drawings Proposal

*Materials & Color Scheme Proposal

Preliminaries

1. To provide labour / material for General Cleaning to whole house (Additional Includes Acid Wash, internal of cabinets): $280

2. Submission to HDB for renovation Works (exclude PE endorsement) FOC

3. Clearing of Debris, Supply of 3in1 Cement Upload of materials : $800

4. Floor protection by corrugated fiberboard (additional for whole unit, inclusive main door and rooms doors) : $150

Hacking Works

1. Hack off floor and wall tiles @ 02 Toilets :

2. Hack off floor and wall tiles Kitchen :

3. Hack off Kitchen Sink Base :

4. Dismantle of Existing Kitchen Cabinet :

5. Hack Existing Skirting Whole Unit :

6. Remove 04 Doors :

7. Hack off 02 Bathroom Doors :

$3200

Masonary Works (Prices includes Cost for HDB new ruling 3in1 cement 1st Jun 2015)

Kitchen area

1. Supply labour and material to cement screed wall ( 2.6m ) at Kitchen : $540

(Area based on 442sqft-262 )

1. Supply labour and material to lay wall tiles (A262sqft) at Kitchen : $2751

(Area based on 262sqft )

2. Supply labour and material to lay 2 layer of waterproofing at Kitchen : $180

3. Supply labour and materials to lay 300X600mm Non-slip Homogeneous Flooring in Kitchen : $1848

(Max tiles rate $2.80/sqft) (Area based on 176sqft )

3. Construct L Shape cabinet base complete with Side tiles (L16ft D530) : $360

4. Construct Washing Machine base complete with Top tiles (L3ft D800) : $160

5. Supply labour and materials to erect Rubbish Chute in Kitchen : $280

6. Supply labour and materials to level floor for dining : $498

Bathroom area

1. Supply labour and material to lay 300 x 600mm full height ceramic wall tiles ( 2.6m ) at 02 toilets : $3,832.50

( Max tiles rate $2.20/sqft Height 2.6m ) (Area based on 365sqft )

2. Supply labour and material to lay 300 x 300mm non- slip homogenous floor tiles at 02 toilets : $1,600.00

( Max tiles rate $2.80/Sqft )( LS )

3. Supply labour and material to lay 2 layer of waterproofing up to 10" wall tiles at both toilets : $180

Flooring Works

1. Supply labour and materials for 8mm Laminate Flooring for Dining Living / 3 Bedrooms : $3,870.00

Glass Works

1.Supply labour and material to install 5mm Tempered Glass Backing (Choice of White/Black) (L10ft X2ft) : $500

(Other Color Additional $10persqft)(Optional Open Hole @$30 per hole)

Plastering Works

1. Supply labour and material to Plaster Whole Unit inclusive of Ceiling : $2800

Painting Works

1. Supply labour and material to paint Ceiling Matex White ,Pipings Door Frames, 3rooms, Kitchen Remaining wall : $950

2. Supply labour and material to paint Sealer For 4Room : $450

Ceiling Works

1.Supply labour and material Lbox False Ceiling For Living : $1000

2. Supply labour and material for Curtain Pelmet (L14ft) : $252

Veneer Door works

1. Supply labour and materials to install Semi Solid Veneer Door @ 03 Bedroom 01 Store : $1200

(Choice of D313,351,386,321,324,325,327,328,329,382,423)

(lever handset additional $30)(Solid Core additional $80)

Door works

1. Supply labour and material to install 02 Toilet PVC Bifold Door White Powder Coat : $400

(TOP BOTTOM TRACK, Top track only additional $80)

(Optional Swing Slide Door @$450 per set)

2. Design and fabricate Powder Coated Aluminium Frame with Glass and Bottom Partition (L6ft H8.5ft) $1785

Plumbing works

1. Supply labour to change whole unit COLD existing piping to new stainless steel pipinhg : $650

2. Supply labour to install 02 set toilet accessories (Towel Rack, Paper Roll, Accessories Holder) : $60

3. Supply labour to install 02 Instant Heater : $140

4. Supply labour to dismantle 02 sitting WC and install 02 sitting WC : $200

5. Supply labour to install 02 wash basin : $180

TOP up for Carpentry

1. TOP UP L Shaped Backing (L5ft H 4ft) : $500

2. TOP UP Bottom cabinet for L Shaped (L5ft) : $650

3. TOP UP Kitchen top using Solid Surface (L 5ft) : $400

4. TOP UP Bottom cabinet for Cabinet (L4ft) no table top with Laminate : $560

Carpentry Works

To design, fabricate and install using Solid Plywood,

Selected Laminate Finish,

Soft Closing hinges for casement doors, ABS trimming for doors

White Internal colour PVC

Living SUPER ROAD SHOW Kitchen Cabinet Package @ SGD 2,688.00 nett

1. Design and fabricate Suspended Bottom cabinet c/w drawers & casement doors (L8ft)

2. Design and fabricate Top cabinet c/w casement doors (L8ft)

3. Design and fabricate Kitchen top using Solid Surface (L 8ft)

Package inclusive of all the below items:

Preliminaries

1. To provide labour / material for General Cleaning to Kitchen Only

2. Clearing of Debris, Upload of materials (Haulage payable to HDB Contractor)

3. Floor protection by corrugated fiberboard (Kitchen Only)

Plumbing works

1. Connect inlet and outlet piping for kitchen sink

2. Supply labour to install kitchen sink, hood and hob : $2,688.00

Total renovation amount : $35,894.50

Discount : $100.11

Total : $35,794.39

GST 7 %

Grand Total : $38,300.00

Edited November 9, 2015 by dien

[dien 1]

Items which are not in invoice are:

1. Toilet Accessories

2. WC and Basin

3. Electrical Wiring

4. Lightings

5. Wallpaper

All this will have to purchase / pay separately.

[dien 1]

Finally the final and confirmed layout after much back and forth.

That's all for now.

23rd / 24th Nov 2015 is 'The Demolition Day'.

Will updates on any hiccups, about the contractor, ID, or any changes to share.

Edited November 6, 2015 by dien